Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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