Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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