Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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