Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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