Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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