Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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