Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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