Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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