Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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