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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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