Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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