Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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