Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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