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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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