Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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