Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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