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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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