Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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