Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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 widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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