Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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