Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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