Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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