Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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