Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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