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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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