Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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