Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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