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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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