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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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