Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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