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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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