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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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