Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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