Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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