Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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