Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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