Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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