Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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