Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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