Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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