Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers 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 massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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