Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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