Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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