Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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