Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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