Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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