Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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