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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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