Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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