Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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