Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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