Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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