Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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