Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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