Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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