Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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