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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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