Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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