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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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