Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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