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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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