Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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