Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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