Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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