Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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