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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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