Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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