Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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