Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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