Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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