Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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