Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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