Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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