Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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