Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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