Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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