Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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