Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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