Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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