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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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