Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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