Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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