Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies 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 teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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