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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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