Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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