Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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