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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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