Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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