Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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