Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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