Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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