Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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