Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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