Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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