Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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