Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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