Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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