Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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