Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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