Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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