Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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