Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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