Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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