Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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