Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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