Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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