Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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