Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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