Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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