Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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