Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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