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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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