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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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