Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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