Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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