Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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