Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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