Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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