Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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