Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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