Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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