Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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