Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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