Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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