Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors 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 optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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