Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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