Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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