Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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