Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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