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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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