Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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