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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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