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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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