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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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