Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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