Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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