Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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