Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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