Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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