Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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