Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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