Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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