Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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