Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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