Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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