Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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