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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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