Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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