Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers 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 dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping 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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