Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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