Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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