Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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