Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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