Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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