Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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