Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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