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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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