Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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