Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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