Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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