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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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