Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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