Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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