Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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