Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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