Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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