Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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