Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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