Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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