Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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