Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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