Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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