Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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