Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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