Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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