Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes 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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