Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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