Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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