Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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