Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning