Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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