Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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