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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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