Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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