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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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