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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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