Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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