Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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