Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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