Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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