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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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