Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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