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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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