Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major 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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