Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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