Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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