Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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