Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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