Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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