Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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