Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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