Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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