Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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