Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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