Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education