Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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