Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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