Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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