Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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