Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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