Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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