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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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