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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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