Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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