Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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