Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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