Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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