Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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