Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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