Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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