Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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