Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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