Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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