Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs