Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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