Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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