Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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