Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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