Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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