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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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