Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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