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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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