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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the 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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