Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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