Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? 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 MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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