Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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