Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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