Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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