Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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