Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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