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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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