Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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