Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes 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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