Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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