Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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