Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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