Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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