Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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