Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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