Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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