Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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