Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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