Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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