Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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