Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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