Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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