Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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