Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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