Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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