Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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