Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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