Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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