Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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