Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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