Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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