Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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