Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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