Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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