Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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