Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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