Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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