Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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