Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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