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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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