Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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