Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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