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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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