Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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