Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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