Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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