Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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