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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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