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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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