Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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