Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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