Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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