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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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