Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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