Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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