Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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