Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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