Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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