Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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