Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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