Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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