Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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