Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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