Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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