Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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