Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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