Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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