Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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