Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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