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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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