Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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