Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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