Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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