Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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