Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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