Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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