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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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