Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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