Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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