Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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