Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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