Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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