Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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