Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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