Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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