Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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