Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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