Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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