Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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