Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with 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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