Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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