Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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