Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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