Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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