Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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