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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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