Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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