Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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