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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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