Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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