Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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