Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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