Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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