Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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