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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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