Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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