Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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