Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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