Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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