Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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