Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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