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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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