Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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