Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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