Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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