Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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