Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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