Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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