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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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