Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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