Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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