Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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