Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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