Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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