Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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