Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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