Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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