Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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