Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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