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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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