Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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