Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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