Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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