Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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