Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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