Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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