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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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