Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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