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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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