Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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