Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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