Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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