Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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