Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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