Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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