Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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