Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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