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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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