Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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