Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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