Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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