Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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