Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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