Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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