Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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