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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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