Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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