Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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