Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates 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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