Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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