Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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