Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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