Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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