Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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