Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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