Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education