Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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