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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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