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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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