Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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