Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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