Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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