Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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