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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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