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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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