Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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