Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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