Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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