Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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