Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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