Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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