Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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