Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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