Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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