Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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