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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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