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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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