Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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