Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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