Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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