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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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