Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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