Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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