Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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