Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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