Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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