Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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