Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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