Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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