Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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