Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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