Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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