Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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