Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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