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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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