Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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