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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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