Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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