Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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