Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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