Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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