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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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