Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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