Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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