Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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