Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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