Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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