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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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