Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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