Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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