Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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