Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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