Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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