Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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