Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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