Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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