Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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