Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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