Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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