Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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