Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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