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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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