Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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