Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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