Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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