Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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