Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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