Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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