Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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