Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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