Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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