Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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