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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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