Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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