Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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