Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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