Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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