Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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