Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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