Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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