Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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