Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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