Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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