Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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