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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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