Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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