Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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