Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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