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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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