Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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