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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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