Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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