Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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