Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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