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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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