Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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