Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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