Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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