Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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