Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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