Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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