Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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