Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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