Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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