Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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