Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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