Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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