Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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